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NUSAT-35 (WILLIAMINA) (55048)
COSPAR: 2023-001AR | Alt Name: Williamina
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55048
International Designator
2023-001AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:03:56 GMT
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Inclination
97.18°
Right Ascension
252.81°
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Argument of Perigee
352.97°
Period
93.76 min
Mean Motion
15.36 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NUSAT-35 (WILLIAMINA)
Alternative Name
Williamina
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
URUGUS
Country
Uruguay
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 55048U 23001AR 26200.87773470 .00007436 00000+0 21479-3 0 9996
2 55048 97.1829 252.8141 0009886 352.9702 7.1402 15.35894183197426
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NUSAT-35 (WILLIAMINA), also known as Williamina, is an Earth observation satellite manufactured by URUGUS and launched on January 3, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.813 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.813 meters and a dry mass of 38.5 kg. The satellite is equipped with an imaging payload and a LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload for communication. Its power source includes solar cells and batteries, and it operates as part of the Newsat V configuration under URUGUS ownership. NUSAT-35 has an expected lifetime of 3-4 years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.813
Diameter
0.508
Span
0.813
Dry Mass
38.5
Launch Mass
41.5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NuSat-35
Purpose
Earth observation
Mission
Earth observation
Manufacturer
URUGUS
Life Expectancy
3-4 years
Bus
Newsat V
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Imaging payload (all), LUSEX U/V linear transponder payload (#1)
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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